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St Albans Girls' School
Sandridgebury Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DB, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.7 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,428
Capacity
1,450
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 9% nationally. A high percentage of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 93% of parents express satisfaction with the school's offerings. The school also boasts a robust EBacc entry rate, indicating a commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 58.8 | Top 9% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 86% | Top 9% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 70% | Top 9% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 74% | Top 6% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 62% | Top 6% UK |
Parent View (302 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of subjects
99%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
School has high expectations
96%
My child feels safe
96%
My child makes good progress
95%
My child is happy
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School supports development
92%
School keeps me informed
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British55.5%
White Other8.3%
Asian Chinese4.6%
Asian Bangladeshi4.6%
Mixed Other3.9%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Asian Other3.6%
Asian Pakistani3.6%
Black African3.4%
Asian Indian2.5%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.77022, -0.33195 · AL3 6DB
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN137339
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stags.aetrust.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Albans Girls' School rated by Ofsted?
St Albans Girls' School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2024.
Is St Albans Girls' School a good school?
St Albans Girls' School scores 95.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Albans Girls' School?
Based on 302 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Albans Girls' School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Albans Girls' School in GCSEs?
St Albans Girls' School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 58.8. 86% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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